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Samsung DV150F vs Sony W800

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Samsung DV150F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Samsung DV150F vs Sony W800 Key Specs

Samsung DV150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2013
Sony W800
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
  • Launched February 2014
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony W800 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Samsung DV150F versus Sony W800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the DV150F (16MP) and the W800 (20MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The DV150F was revealed 13 months earlier than the W800 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the DV150F matches up versus the W800 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Sony W800

 DV150F W800 
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Samsung DV150F

 W800 DV150F 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2013More modern by 13 months

Common features in the Samsung DV150F and Sony W800

 DV150F W800 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung DV150F vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung DV150F has got exterior measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony W800 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the DV150F and the W800.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony W800 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the DV150F and W800 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The pic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the DV150F and W800.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony W800 to provide more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged DV150F will be behind in sensor innovation.

Samsung DV150F vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV150F vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV150F vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung DV150F
Portrait photography with Sony W800
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
38
megapixel count decent (20MP)
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung DV150F Street photography factors
Sony W800 Street photography factors
56
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (125g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung DV150F Sports photography highlights
Sony W800 Sports photography highlights
36
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung DV150F Travel photography advice
Sony W800 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than competition in class (116g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.5)
70
lighter than competition (125g)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV150F Landscape photography highlights
Sony W800 Landscape photography highlights
34
rather wide (25mm)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
41
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV150F Vlogging features
Sony W800 Vlogging features
32
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen
offers face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (116g)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
33
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competition (125 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
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Samsung DV150F vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV150F and Sony W800
 Samsung DV150FSony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung DV150F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-07 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/3.2-6.4
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash settings - Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVI MPEG4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 116 gr (0.26 lb) 125 gr (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $150 $90